The Giles F. Filley Memorial Award for Excellence in Respiratory Physiology and Medicine recognizes excellence in the physiological sciences and is presented annually to an individual demonstrating outstanding promise based on their research program in respiratory physiology and medicine. The intent of the award is to promote physiological contributions to the national research community, as was reflected through Giles F. Filley's membership in APS. Because of Dr. Filley's long association with the University of Colorado, Denver, preference for one award, on a competitive basis, is given to individuals affiliated with the institution. Applicants must be an APS member in good standing for a minimum of two consecutive years at the time of application. They must be working within the US. Applicants must also be an investigator who holds an academic rank no higher than assistant professor or equivalent. The application package includes a description of current and future research programs; justification for how and why the research program meets the intent of award; NIH-style biosketch; list of current and pending support or grants not listed in biosketch; letter of support from the department chair, administrator or mentor; and letters of support discussing the impact of the research program on the field of respiration and medicine. Please visit the award's website or contact the American Physiological Society for more information.